All UPSC Exams at One Place: Your Complete 2025 Handbook
Preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations in 2025 requires a comprehensive understanding of the updated schedules, syllabi, and application procedures. This all-inclusive handbook serves as your centralized resource, compiling essential information for all UPSC exams scheduled for 2025. Whether you’re aiming for the Civil Services Examination, Engineering Services, or Combined Medical Services, this guide provides detailed insights into exam dates, application deadlines, and structured syllabi. Stay informed and streamline your preparation with this authoritative source, ensuring you have all the necessary tools to succeed in your UPSC endeavors.
📌 Quick Facts:
- UPSC conducts 12+ national-level exams annually
- Civil Services Exam (CSE) is the most popular
- Common eligibility: Indian citizenship + graduation
- Age limits vary from 21 to 32 years
1. Civil Services Examination (CSE)
Popular Posts: IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS
| Stage | Pattern | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | 2 Objective Papers | 400 |
| Mains | 9 Descriptive Papers | 1750 |
| Interview | Personality Test | 275 |
| Main & Interview | Total | 2025 |
Note: The minimum qualifying marks to successfully clear the UPSC Prelims CSAT paper II is fixed at 33% by the Union Public Service Commission.
Check Syllabus:
UPSC Prelims Syllabus
2. Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam
Specialization: Forestry management & wildlife conservation
| Stage | Subjects | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Same as CSE | 6 (General) |
| Mains | Optional: Forestry, Botany, Zoology | – |
Other UPSC Exams:
- Combined Defense Services (CDS)
- National Defense Academy (NDA)
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
- Engineering Services (ESE)
- Combined Geo-Scientist Exam
- Special Class Railway Apprentice (SCRA)
- Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination
🗓️ UPSC Important Exam Dates 2025:
- CSE Prelims: May 25
- CMS Exam: July 20
- NDA I: April 13
- CAPF: August 3
- IFS Mains: November 16
- CSE Mains August 22
Preparation Strategy for All UPSC Exams
- Understand syllabus depth for each exam
- Focus on NCERT books (Class 6-12)
- Practice previous 10 years’ papers
- Join test series for exam pattern familiarity
UPSC Best Books for Prelims and Mains:
UPSC Best Books
FAQs:
Q: Can I appear for multiple UPSC exams?
A: Yes, if eligibility criteria match Check Eligibility Criteria
Q: Is physical fitness required?
A: Mandatory for defense & police services
📚 Recommended Resources:
– Best Books for UPSC
– Toppers’ Strategies
Official Website: UPSC